Unmodified Shell Item Number: 45KI765/M-83 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

AMEC Analysis: (none)One unmodified oyster shell. Some spalling from outer surface, especially attached barnacles. Red/brown discoloration on interior. L. Penttila 4/1/2010

Collection Owner

Owned by The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Geographical Search Terms

King County North America Northwest Coast Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Item History

What

Name
Unmodified Shell
Identification Number
45KI765/M-83
Type of Item
unmodified shell
Material
oyster shell
Overall
length 9.4742 cm, width 5.9944 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 40.2 g

Who

Field Collector
Inc. AMEC Earth and Environmental

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on February 7, 2006

Other

Accession Number
2008-177
Classification
Site Type: Historic Debris Scatter/ConcentrationSite Type: Historic Object(s)
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Excavated By
Siver, Derek
Site Number
45-KI-765
Unit
Area M
Object Category
Shell
Object Sub Category
Shell, Unmodified